Senior Data Engineer

+8 months

+Hybrid in Reading

+Inside IR35

+£80 - £85 ph

+SC cleared role

Skills:

+MOD

+Data Engineer

+Python

We're seeking an adaptable, proactive Senior Data Engineer to build and scale data capabilities within a greenfield environment across critical Defence and Aerospace programmes.

⚠️ Essential Requirement: You must have hands-on experience working with aerospace engineering or operational data-such as aircraft platform data, sensor outputs, test datasets, or other high-volume technical data sources.

This is a key role where you'll help shape secure, scalable data platforms from the ground up, so a can-do attitude, adaptability, and a passion for innovation are vital.

What You'll Be Doing

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data solutions (ingestion, integration, storage, processing, analysis) Develop data pipelines, automation, and analytical tools to drive insight Work with complex aerospace datasets in secure, mission-critical environments Research and implement emerging data technologies Collaborate with Data Scientists, DevOps, Analysts, and Cyber teams Support machine learning workflows and deployment Work across cloud platforms and secure environments Lead small work packages and mentor junior engineers Contribute to architecture and design decisions

What You'll Bring

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with ownership of deliverables Essential: Experience working with aerospace engineering or sensor data Strong Python and SQL skills, including pipeline optimisation Solid understanding of SQL & NoSQL database architectures Experience with ETL pipelines and orchestration tools Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Exposure to Docker and APIs Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills